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PBZ Zagreb Indoors

A welcome stop to a tennis powerhouse – Croatia. Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig are the top 2 right now with Ivo Karlovic not far behind. In fact, Dodig and Karlovic could meet in the 2nd round.

Let’s break it down:

ATP Level: 250

Surface: Indoor HardDefending Champion: Marin Cilic – After a troubling year in 2013, he’s back and hoping to defend with new coach Goran Ivanisevic in his corner.

Nasty Floater: Ivo Karlovic – A landmine in the draw for anyone indoors. Could play Dodig and Cilic.
Veteran Watch: Tommy Haas – #1 seed here and plays fellow German Benjamin Becker 2nd round. Will the 35 year old hold up this year?

Up and Coming: Dan Evans – The Brit has done well to be seeded and could win his first 2 rounds.

Slumping: Mikhail Youzhny – Had a bad Aussie Open but don’t write off one of the mentally toughest on tour.

On Fire: Sergiy Stakhovsky – Played great last weekend in Davis Cup. Indoors, his serve and volley game is dangerous.

My pick: Phillipp Kohlschreiber – I like his draw and temperament. He’s due another title.

Did You Know? Tommy Haas, who turned pro in 1996, will be making his debut in Zagreb this week.

Watch: Zagreb Uncovered

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